Ohio lawmaker pushes changes to driver licensing requirements

10:24 a.m., October 12, 2026 • Sightseers’ Delight

Ohio Rep. Michelle Teska, R-Clearcreek Twp., wants changes to Ohio’s driver licensing laws, including English-language examinations, before the General Assembly adjourns this year.

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Trump approves federal emergency declaration for Georgia

3:34 p.m., October 10, 2026 • Sightseers’ Delight

President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration for Georgia, authorizing FEMA assistance and federal resources to support response efforts following Hurricane Isaias.

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Charleston, South Carolina, mayor urges drivers to stay off roads amid flooding threat

11:26 a.m., October 10, 2026 • Sightseers’ Delight

Charleston, South Carolina, Mayor William Cogswell urged residents to avoid driving tonight as a 7.5-foot high tide around 8 p.m. threatens additional flooding.

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Duke Energy expects to complete Florida power restoration Saturday

11:02 a.m., October 10, 2026 • Sightseers’ Delight

Duke Energy Florida has restored power to approximately 10,000 customers following Hurricane Isaias, with 2,200 remaining outages. Restoration is expected Saturday afternoon.

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Nearly 450,000 without power in Florida after Hurricane Isaias

10:59 a.m., October 10, 2026 • Sightseers’ Delight

Florida reported approximately 448,298 customer accounts without power Saturday morning after Isaias made landfall near Destin as a Category 2 hurricane.

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Isaias weakens to post-tropical cyclone, flooding threat remains

10:54 a.m., October 10, 2026 • Sightseers’ Delight

Isaias weakened to a post-tropical cyclone over Alabama with 35 mph winds. All coastal warnings have ended, but flooding and tornado threats remain.

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Hurricane Isaias nears landfall in Florida Panhandle

9:48 p.m., October 9, 2026 • Sightseers’ Delight

Hurricane Isaias, packing 110 mph winds, is nearing landfall in the western Florida Panhandle, threatening dangerous storm surge and flooding.

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Atlanta activates emergency response ahead of severe weather

9:13 p.m., October 9, 2026 • Express Telegraph

ATLANTA — The city scheduled its Joint Operations Center to activate at 7 p.m. Friday, with two emergency shelters opening at 11 p.m.

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DeKalb County, Georgia, declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Isaias

9:11 p.m., October 9, 2026 • Express Telegraph

DeKalb County, Georgia, CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson declared a state of emergency Friday, allowing the county to mobilize resources ahead of Hurricane Isaias.

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Carr warns of hurricane-related price gouging and scams

2:00 p.m., October 9, 2026 • Sightseers’ Delight

ATLANTA — Attorney General Chris Carr warned Georgians about price gouging and scams tied to Hurricane Isaias, saying emergency price protections are in effect.

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